Thermal Energy, Heat, and Heat Technology Practice Quiz/Test

Energy in the form of motion is __________ energy

• Potential

• Electrical

• Kinetic

• Mechanical

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A rock at the edge of a cliff has _______ energy because of its position.

• Potential

• Electrical

• Kinetic

• Mechanical

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only change forms.

• Law of Conservation of Matter

• Law of Matter

• Law of Conservation of Energy

• Law of Energy

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The SI unit of energy is_________

• Joules

• Newtons

• Kelvin

• Degrees Celcius

Wind and ocean currents are formed by____

• Conduction

• Radiation

• Convection

• Condensation

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A material that reduces the flow of thermal energy by conduction, convection, and radiation is a(n)

• Conductor

• Insulator

• Solar Collector

• Radiator

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All of the following are good conductors of thermal energy EXCEPT

• Silver

• Copper

• Air

• Aluminum

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The transfer of energy that does not require matter is______

• Conduction

• Radiation

• Convection

• Combustion

Energy from the sun travels to Earth as

• Mechanical Energy

• Chemical Energy

• Nuclear Energy

• Radiant Energy

Of the following, the best insulator would be______?

• Silver

• Copper

• Air

• Iron

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